Tag: investing
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Ontario Cottage Country Prices Expected to Rise in 2026 as Supply Remains Tight
Ontario’s cottage country housing market could see another price increase this year, as limited inventory continues to support values despite broader economic uncertainty. A new report from Royal LePage forecasts that demand for recreational properties will remain strong across Canada in 2026, with prices expected to climb modestly. Cottage Prices Expected to Increase Again in 2026 According…
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Canadian Banks Now Relying on Home Sales to Recover $7B in Losses
Canada’s housing downturn is beginning to show up in a new and concerning way. According to a recent report from Better Dwelling, Canadian banks are increasingly relying on selling homes from delinquent borrowers to recover losses, with billions now tied to distressed real estate. New data suggests this trend is accelerating quickly. Banks Now Expecting…
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Ontario Housing Forecast Cut Again as New Construction Slows
Ontario’s housing market is facing another setback. New projections released alongside the province’s latest budget show that homebuilding expectations have been revised downward once again, raising further doubts about whether Ontario can meet its ambitious housing targets. Housing Targets Continue to Slip Back in 2022, the provincial government pledged to build 1.5 million homes by…
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TD Just Slashed Its 2026 Canada Housing Forecast – Prices Now Expected to Fall
Canada’s housing outlook for 2026 has taken a sharp turn. A new report from TD Economics now expects both home sales and prices to decline this year, reversing earlier forecasts that called for a strong rebound. TD Now Expects Sales and Prices to Decline in 2026 TD Economics is forecasting a weaker housing market than previously expected,…
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Canadian Housing Market Facing Largest Correction Since the 1990s, Warns BMO
Canada’s housing market may be deeper into a downturn than many realize. According to new insights from BMO Capital Markets, the current correction is shaping up to be the largest since the 1990s, with little indication that conditions will improve in the near term. Even more concerning, when adjusted for inflation, home prices in Canada…
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Canada Is Building More Homes, But Why Does It Still Feel Impossible to Buy?
Canada’s housing supply is growing, and on the surface, that should be good news for buyers. More homes typically mean more options, more competition among sellers, and eventually more affordable prices. But the reality is more complicated. While new construction is increasing, much of the supply being added to the market is not what most…
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Canada Housing Market 2026: Are Rate Cuts Over? Mortgage Rates Could Rise 75 Basis Points
After months of optimism around falling interest rates, a new narrative is emerging across Canada’s housing market and it could catch buyers and homeowners off guard. Financial markets are now pricing in the possibility that the Bank of Canada may not only delay rate cuts, but could raise interest rates again in 2026. For a…
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Canada’s Banking Regulator Warns Banks About Condo Mortgage Appraisals as Prices Fall
Canada’s banking regulator is raising concerns about how some mortgage approvals are being handled as condominium prices decline across major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. New documents obtained by Reuters show that the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) warned major Canadian banks about the risks of using “blanket appraisals” for condo mortgages…
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Canada’s Rent Prices Have Fallen for 17 Straight Months – What It Means for the Housing Market in 2026
Canada’s rental market is showing a major shift in 2026. According to the latest Rentals.ca March 2026 Rent Report, average asking rents in Canada fell to $2,030 in February 2026, down 2.8% year-over-year and marking the 17th consecutive month of annual rent declines. That also brings national asking rents to a 33-month low, highlighting a cooling trend that stands in contrast…
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These Canadian Cities Have the Most Expensive Rent in 2026
Despite falling rents across much of the country, several Canadian cities remain extremely expensive for renters. According to the Rentals.ca March 2026 Rent Report, the average asking rent in Canada fell to $2,030, marking a 33-month low and the 17th consecutive month of annual rent declines nationwide. However, some cities still command some of the highest rents in the country, particularly…
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